SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition or grade 5 in English and Mathematics. However, overall acceptance of the course is dependent on the Head of Post-16 Studies. You will also need enthusiasm within the hospitality industry.

WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?

This exciting new qualification is designed to provide highly specialist, work-related experience within a range of vocational sectors. Although this is a Hospitality qualification, many of the skills learned are transferable across a range of other subjects and vocations. Dependent on the qualification, you will study compulsory units as well as optional units. Units covered include Providing Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry, Food Units (European and Asian) and Nutrition. Furthermore, dependent on your chosen pathway, there will be opportunities for cross-curricular links within the Business BTEC qualification.

WHAT ARE THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES?

Working with local businesses, you will be involved in the organisation and service of some catering events. You will plan and deliver presentations based on areas of study and will be encouraged to take part in workplace training programmes to link the theory with the practical application. (Note: Field trips are a requirement of the course and come at an additional cost.)

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

WHY IS THIS QUALIFICATION USEFUL?

Some learners may wish to gain the qualification in order to enter a specialist area of employment or to progress to a higher education foundation degree, HND or other professional development programme. This qualification also develops many transferable skills including business, literacy, numeracy, organisation and communication.